The unit commander is a factory owner.The regimental commander is an engineer.The company commander is a nature guide.The platoon commander is in his mandatory army service.The sergeant major sells holy books.The sergeant is somewhat of a carpenter.The squad leader is currently unemployed.And the private is retired.

But all of them are excellent soldiersMarching in the quiet of the night in a slow lineEntering enemy territoryWithout fearIn order to wage war for our NationAs their parents had done for them.

The unit commander has a bad back.The regimental commander – high cholesterol.The company commander – digestive problems.The platoon commander just doesn't look good.The sergeant major – problems with his eyes.The sergeant has trouble sleeping.The squad leader is scratching.And the private has corns on his foot.

But all of them are excellent soldiersWho slip into the darkness in a slow lineEntering enemy territoryForgetting that they are pampered and sensitiveFilled each day with drops, oils and pillsAnd they are suddenly healthy.And these men who are afraid of shots and dentistsAre suddenly courageousThey are not afraid of anythingThey do anything that needs to be doneBecause what is needed is needed.They don't think about themselvesBut about the national goalBecause it is enough of this messAnd we must now act to protect our NationAnd this is only the appetizer.

The unit commander is a leftist against the settlements.The regimental commander is a settler for the settlements.The company commander votes for the centrist party.The platoon commander is a Religious-Zionist who is deciding between two parties.The sergeant major is Ultra-Orthodox.The sergeant is a socialist.The squad leader votes for all the parties.And the private has still not decided.

But all of them are excellent soldiersMarching silently in the darkness of the night.Under the smiling moonWith preparedness and strengthAnd the same people who do not agreedAbout anyting in politics and religionHave suddenly become brothers.Brothers in arms and brothers in battleWho sacrifice for each other with their heart and soulEveryone suddenly agreesThat the best thing we haveIs our country and the army which defends usAnd they are ready to completely strike the enemyFor once and allSo that we will be left in peace.

Mission Statement

To Enrich the spiritual life of the English-speaking World through the Torah of Ha-Rav Shlomo Aviner, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivat Ateret Yerushalayim in the heart of the Old City of Jerusalem. By offering English translations of Rav Aviner’s written and oral Torah, this division of the yeshiva aims to expose English speakers to a powerful, sensitive and poetic voice unparalleled in our time. His unfailing optimism, his tolerance and love all Jews, his guidance for harmony within the Jewish family and his dedication to Eretz Yisrael, the State of Israel and Tzahal will inspire and enrich the lives of all who may now have access to his words.